A major breakthrough has been recorded by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command in a suspected armed robbery and murder case involving the disappearance and killing of a motorcyclist in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the State.
To this end, the Command after months of sustained intelligence gathering and investigation, has successfully arrested one Emmanuel Silas, male, in connection with the crime.
DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, Mnipr, fsi, stated this in a Press Release in Uyo on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
DSP John recalled that on or about November 11, 2025, at about 11:00 a.m., the Command had received information that an unidentified commercial motorcyclist was cornered at Ikot Esop Village, robbed of his motorcycle, and subsequently went missing.
“Following the report, an investigative machinery was immediately activated to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
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The PPRO said upon arrest, the suspect, Emmanuel Silas, made useful statements to Police investigators, which led the operatives to the scene of the crime in Etim Ekpo.
“There, the victim was discovered to have been murdered and buried in a shallow grave, as disclosed by the suspect. The remains were subsequently exhumed, photographed, and preserved for forensic examination and possible autopsy.”
She said that investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crime, recover the stolen motorcycle, and track down other suspected accomplices who are currently at large.
The PPRO said the State Police Command assures the public that all individuals involved in the heinous act will be brought to justice, and reiterated its commitment to the protection of lives and property across the State.
“Members of the public are encouraged to continue to support the Police with credible information, as such cooperation remains critical to crime detection and prevention,” she added.
